George Economides | Digital Twins | Best Researcher Award

Dr. George Economides | Digital Twins | Best Researcher Award

Head of Digital Twins | Department for Transport | United Kingdom

Dr. George Economides MChem EMBA FCIHT FRSA MCMI MIET is an accomplished professional recognized for his leadership in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable transport innovation. As Head of Digital Twins at the UK Department for Transport, he leads national strategies that integrate digital twin systems, AI, and data-driven technologies into transport policy and infrastructure planning. His expertise spans intelligent mobility, systems thinking, and ethical AI, with impactful contributions to digital twin governance, smart infrastructure, and resilience modeling. Dr. Economides’s work bridges science, technology, and policy, positioning him as a key figure in advancing data-centric decision-making and digital innovation within public institutions. His research is featured in leading journals including Buildings, Building and Environment, and Sustainability, reflecting his focus on digital twin applications and sustainable mobility frameworks. A frequent keynote speaker at international forums and an active member of multiple academic and industry boards, he contributes to shaping standards and policies in emerging technologies. He has received several honors, including the TaaS Future Mobility Champion of the Year Award and the Josef Pliva Award for scientific excellence, underscoring his influence in both academic and policy circles. His professional fellowships and memberships further highlight his commitment to innovation, collaboration, and ethical leadership in digital engineering and intelligent transport systems. He has 1 citation, 2 publications, and an H-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

1. Economides G., A quantum state metanalysis of the dynamic inconsistency effect. Quantum Behav. Econ. Conf. Proc., 2025, Accepted.

Dr. George Economides’s work drives the integration of digital twins and artificial intelligence into national transport systems, advancing data-driven policymaking and sustainable infrastructure development. His leadership bridges science, technology, and governance, fostering global innovation in resilient, ethical, and intelligent mobility solutions.

Minoor Lamian | Parametric Design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Minoor Lamian | Parametric Design | Best Researcher Award

Faculty Member | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Professor Minoor Lamyian is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, specializing in maternal and child health, reproductive health, and health education. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Education, an M.Sc. in Maternal and Child Health from Tarbiat Modares University, and a B.Sc. in Midwifery from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. With extensive academic service since the early 1990s, she has held leadership positions including Deputy Director of the Midwifery Department and Manager of the Medical Center at Tarbiat Modares University, while mentoring numerous students and professionals in the field. Her research focuses on women’s health literacy, safe motherhood, breastfeeding promotion, breast cancer prevention, and the application of behavior models and qualitative methods in reproductive health. She has authored numerous publications in international journals, including recent works on maternal nutrition, fertility preservation, and the psychosocial dimensions of women’s health, making significant contributions to public health scholarship. Professor Lamyian has also advanced scientific discourse through editorial roles with journals such as the Health Education & Promotion Journal and Social Behavior Research & Health Journal, and she actively contributes as a member of professional societies including the Breastfeeding Promotion Society of Iran. Her international academic engagement includes research collaboration at the University of Helsinki’s Finnish Cancer Registry. Recognized for her leadership, research excellence, and commitment to women’s health, Professor Lamyian continues to serve as a respected educator, researcher, and advocate in reproductive health and maternal well-being. She has 973 citations by 931 documents, 62 published documents, and an h-index of 17.

Profile: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Safaralinezhad A., Lamyian M., Ahmadi F., Hosseinkhani Z., Montazeri A., Development and psychometric properties of the Mental Health Literacy Scale for women of reproductive age: A mixed method study. Health Sci. Rep., 2025, 10.1002/hsr2.71227.

2. Moradi S., Lamyian M., Sahebi L., Investigating the prevalence and factors affecting pre-term and post-term labor in the 6 months before and after the Covid-19 pandemic: A comparative study. Payesh (Health Monitor) J., 2025, 10.61186/apyesh.24.3.355.

3. Bagheri M., Lamyian M., Sadighi J., Ahmadi F., Mohammadi-Nasrabadi F., Development and validation of a food security assessment questionnaire for pregnancy. Payesh (Health Monitor) J., 2025, 10.61186/payesh.24.2.269.

4. Roshandel S., Lamyian M., Azin S.A., Mohammadi E., Haghighat S., Providing fertility preservation services in breast cancer patients and barriers to receiving them in Iran: A qualitative study. J. Breast Dis., 2025, 10.61186/ijbd.18.1.107.

5. Bagheri M., Lamyian M., Sadighi J., Ahmadi F., Mohammadi-Nasrabadi F., Food security during pregnancy: A qualitative content analysis study in Iran. Matern. Child Nutr., 2025, 10.1111/mcn.13725.